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    During their flyby of the moon, the Artemis II crew built great camaraderie. Watch Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen reflect on the moment they suggested…

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    The scorching summer of 1936 changed the way Americans experienced extreme heat forever. While some experts became aware of rising world temperatures and hospitals promised air-co…

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    Summer's starting with an extreme heat dome over much of the U.S.—a weather pattern that traps hot air and pushes temperatures to dangerous highs. As heat domes last longer and hi…

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    Those first steps may be stumbles, but this elephant calf has a lot of potential—even the mightiest matriarch was once this small. 🐘 #SecretsOfTheElephants is now streaming on @Di…

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    This otter and her pups in Shetland, Scotland, really are the definition of cozy. 🦦

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    This butterfly hides a surprising secret in its wings. With markings that look a little like a face, the Bartram’s scrub-hairstreak may be using one of nature’s cleverest tricks t…

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    Some animals leave their young to be raised by other species, a strategy known as brood parasitism that's found across birds, fish, and insects. But there's more to this process t…

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    It's an oasis of calm just a stone's throw from Manhattan, but Governors Island has a long and unique history. #BestOfTheWorld with Antoni Porowski is now streaming on @DisneyPlus…

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    Are we ready to start living and working on the moon and beyond? Not quite! In the cover story of our new July issue, out now, we explore what it will take—and discover the surpri…

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    They make those steep cliffs look like a playground. #NationalParksUSA is now streaming on @DisneyPlus.

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    More than a thousand years old, the Temple of Kukulkan, known as El Castillo, dominates the ancient city of Chichén Itzá.

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    Toy Story 5 producer Lindsey Collins and co-director Kenna Harris discuss the framing, color, and composition of their favorite scenes in Behind the Shot with Nat Geo Your Shot. 💛…

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    There's more to the story of Pompeii than just destruction. Join Tom Hiddleston as he traces the stories of those who experienced the eruption and those who survived. #PompeiiOutO…

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    Whether in its natural wonders or cultural quirks, many aspects blend to form the character of the United States. With the U.S. set to celebrate its 250th birthday on July 4, we p…

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    As global temperatures continue to rise, the threat posed by extreme heat isn’t going away. But the heat index—or “feels like” temperature—tells a different story from what's on t…

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    Scientists have long believed that the signature lights of anglerfish evolved for hunting in the deep ocean, but new research suggests they may also play a role in the species’ un…

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    NASA has announced the four astronauts selected for Artemis III, expected to launch in 2027. Meet the crew and learn more about the mission and next step toward a base on the moon:

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    The story of Pompeii as you've never seen it before. #PompeiiOutOfTime with Tom Hiddleston is coming soon to @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

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    Best of food. Best of travel. Best of the world. #BestOfTheWorld with Antoni Porowski is streaming now on @DisneyPlus and @hulu.

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    Bertie Gregory is back, and this time, he's searching for one of the world's most distinctive shark—the hammerhead. #HammerheadSharksUpClose with Bertie Gregory premieres July 5 a…

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    The effects of climate change are displayed through two views of Opal Reef on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Following periods of unusually high ocean temperatures in 2016 and 20…

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    POV: Us on our way to check if you're celebrating National Black Bear Day

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    See today’s Photo of the Day 📸 A brown bear peers into a stopped car in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park. The image was featured in a July 1966 National Geographic story descri…

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    On May 5, 1961, Alan Shepard became the first American in space. While his suborbital flight lasted only a little over 15 minutes, the launch paved the way for the future of the U…

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    Did you know anemones aren’t plants but animals? 🪸 They may look still and harmless, but they’re actually predators that can slowly crawl, hunt, and even compete for space on the…

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    The Greek-founded city of Cyrene was left in ruins following earthquakes in A.D. 262 and 365. In the 19th century, historians arrived to document what remained and found a treasur…

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    Spring at Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands

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    Meet Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis—a newly discovered sauropod that may be the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia. More than 88 feet (27 meters) long, it offers new insight…

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    In late 1970, researchers embarked on a 50-day voyage to study the Antarctic Peninsula. Follow how they unraveled the mysteries of Antarctica and the animals that lived there in t…

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    In Japan, cherry blossoms draw crowds even after dark. At Kyoto’s Hirano Shrine, their fleeting beauty has been admired for centuries.